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Thickness planer with locking mechanism

US6585017B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 1, 2000
Grant dateJul 1, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB27C1/14
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A thickness planer is described having a carriage locking mechanism to minimize vibration and movement of the carriage during the planing operation. Also described is a depth of cut indicator to display the thickness of the material to be removed during the planing operation. A mechanism is also disclosed for facilitating setting the carriage and cutting head to a predetermined height over the base quickly and accurately.

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